2002 Mini Cooper vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 2002 Mini Cooper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2002 Mini Cooper. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2002 Mini Cooper.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm). This means 1995 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini Cooper. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada has automatic transmission and 2002 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2002 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Mini Cooper | 1995 Mitsubishi Verada | |
Make | Mini | Mitsubishi |
Model | Cooper | Verada |
Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 235 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2730 mm |